CPSC2002-03-14
CPSC, Rose Art Announce Recall of Children's Soap Making Kit
Rose Art Industries Inc., of Livingston, N.J.
Hazard
The soap may get too hot when heated in the microwave oven and leak from the plastic container, posing a burn hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these kits immediately and contact Rose Art for information on how to receive a full refund and an additional Rose Art product item at no charge.
Sold at
Toy and discount stores, including Toys R Us, Wal Mart, Kaybee Toys, Target and Value City, sold these kits nationwide, between August 1997 and December 2001, for about $10.
Affected count
About 124,000
Injuries reported
CPSC and Rose Art have received 10 reports of children being burned by the hot soap, while removing the plastic container from the microwave oven.
Products
Soap Making Kit
Consumer contact
Contact Rose Art at (800) 272-9667 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site at www.roseart.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Rose-Art-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-Soap-Making-KitDon't want to check this manually?
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